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1. Algeria: no easy times for the generals.

Author

Wolf, Anne and Lefevre, Raphael

Subjects
*IN Amenas Hostage Crisis, In Amenas, Algeria, 2013, *HOSTAGES, *OPERATION Serval, 2013-2014, *HOSTAGE taking, ALGERIAN history, 1990-
Abstract

The authors offer a commentary on the hostage crisis that took place in January 2013 in In Amenas, a town in Algeria which led to the death of at least 39 hostages and 29 militants. A background of the reasons for the occurrence of the hostage crisis at the Tigantourine gas facility is provided. They question the ability of the Algerian authoritarian regime in dealing with the Islamic extremism and terrorism in Mali and explore the implications of the French intervention in Mali.

Published
2013
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2. Algeria's Role in the Sahelian Security Crisis.

Author

Ammour, Laurence Aïda

Subjects
OPERATION Serval, 2013-2014, COUP d'etat, Mali, 2012, NATIONAL security, TUAREGS, INTERNATIONAL relations
Abstract

The article focuses on the role of Algeria on the security crisis in the Sahel as of 2013. Topics include the strong nationalistic sentiments and self-defined exceptionalism of Algeria, the attempt of the country to convince Tuaregs to fight the extremist Islamic Al Qaeda Organization in the Islamic Maghreb in the Sahel during the Mali Crisis of 2012, and the 2013 attack at the Tiguentourine gas plant.

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2013
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3. Algeria risk: Alert - The consequences of the In Amenas attack.

Subjects
TERRORISM, IN Amenas Hostage Crisis, In Amenas, Algeria, 2013, OPERATION Serval, 2013-2014
Abstract

The article examines the consequences of an attack by Islamist militants on the In Amenas natural gas facility in Algeria. The militants demanded an end to France's intervention against Islamist militants in Mali. It is noted that the attack can negatively affect Algeria's economy which depends significantly on oil and gas. Algeria's western partners are also expected to react to the manner in which Algeria handled the crisis.

Published
2013

4. Algeria risk: Alert - Militants attack the In Amenas natural gas facility.

Subjects
TERRORISM, HOSTAGE taking, IN Amenas Hostage Crisis, In Amenas, Algeria, 2013, OPERATION Serval, 2013-2014
Abstract

The article reports that the In Amenas natural gas facility in Algeria was attacked by members of the Islamist group Katibat Moulathamine. The militants are holding roughly 180 local staff and over 40 foreigners hostage. The attack was carried out in response to the French intervention in Mali, according to the militants. The facility is jointly managed by BP, Statoil and Sonatrach.

Published
2013

5. Cameron should not seek to be the heir to Blair in North Africa.

Subjects
*TERRORISM, *OPERATION Serval, 2013-2014, BRITISH foreign relations, 1997-2010
Abstract

The author offers opinions on Prime Minister David Cameron of Great Britain. Cameron is criticized for what is said to be a narrow focus on terrorism in response to a hostage crisis in Algeria and France's intervention in Mali in 2013. It is acknowledged that Cameron's actual responses to these events have been much more cautious than his rhetoric.

Published
2013

6. Jihad in the Sahara.

Subjects
*INTERVENTION (International law), *OPERATION Serval, 2013-2014, *TERRORISM, MALIAN politics & government, 1991-, FRENCH foreign relations, 1995-
Abstract

The article considers the intervention of armed forces of France against an insurgency of Islamic militants in the northern region of Mali. The relative military strength of the insurgent group is discussed. The need for President François Hollande to create a more stable government of Mali is noted. The impact on the crisis of the seizure of hostages by terrorists at a natural gas production facility in Algeria is examined.

Published
2013

7. The In Amenas Fiasco Throws Cold Water on the Algeria-U.S.-France Love Fest (Part Two).

Author

Prince, Rob

Subjects
IN Amenas Hostage Crisis, In Amenas, Algeria, 2013, HOSTAGES, OPERATION Serval, 2013-2014, RELIGIOUS militants, RACISM & religion
Abstract

The article discusses the association of the fiasco on the In-Amenas oil and gas facility in Algeria to the events in Mali, where French troops tried to dislarge Islamic militants. French President Francois Hollande says the troops were sent to Mali to fight terrorism and help the country recover its territorial integrity. Particular focus is given to France's post-colonial history of supporting African dictators in exchange for economic access.

Published
2013

8. Get stuck in but don't get stuck.

Subjects
*OPERATION Serval, 2013-2014, *IN Amenas Hostage Crisis, In Amenas, Algeria, 2013, FRENCH foreign relations, 1995-
Abstract

The author mentions a January 16, 2013 attack on a gasfield facility in Algeria, near Mali, that resulted in the taking of hostages, arguing that the president of France François Hollande should continue to support the resistance of the Mali military against insurgents without becoming overly committed. The Economic Community of West African States is mentioned.

Published
2013

9. The next hotbed of terror?

Subjects
*HOSTAGE taking, *PETROLEUM industry, *INTERVENTION (International law), *OPERATION Serval, 2013-2014, *LIBYAN Conflict, 2011-
Abstract

The article reports on the hostage crisis at the Tigantourine gas plant in Amenas, Algeria on January 16, 2013. Members of the terrorist group Al-Qaeda reportedly killed several people and took others as hostages. The group has stated that the action was to avenge French military operations against another Al-Qaeda group in Mali. Concerns have emerged that the area will become the next target of terrorists, with some attributing it to the collapse of Muammar Gaddafi's government in Libya.

Published
2013

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